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broken cab roof
Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 12:29 pm
by paulh
Can anyone give me any advice on fixing my e30 cab roof. One of the arms has snapped, i have had it welded but to no avail. Does any one know of someboby in the north west who will touch it. It is electric and can it be used manualy.
Re: broken cab roof
Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 12:31 pm
by cliffybabe
any pic's of what bits broken was it part of the motor or hood frame???
Re: broken cab roof
Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 12:33 pm
by paulh
it is part of the hood frame
Re: broken cab roof
Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 12:33 pm
by Rosc0PColtrane
Sounds like a nightmare. New frame may be the only way to go. If so, you'll need to remove the fabric first. This sounds more painful than just a regular roof replacement as you'll have to have it reattached to the new fram like it was a new roof!!
May well be worth aquiring a second hand frame and exploring the cost of having a new roof entirely. There's a company in Swansea that retrims roofs for £250.
Depends on the condition of your roof really.
There will probably be some clever sods around soon to give you more accurrate advice before long!!
Oh and welcome to the zone mate, unfortunate first post!
Re: broken cab roof
Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 12:34 pm
by cliffybabe
If its the frame u might be in for some trouble have u got any pic's of the broken bit??
U may need to get a new frame
Re: broken cab roof
Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 12:38 pm
by paulh
i am not sure how to put pictures on the forum , any advice
Re: broken cab roof
Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 12:46 pm
by cliffybabe
email me ur pic's and ill post them
neil_warren9@hotmail.com
Re: broken cab roof
Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 12:48 pm
by paulh
chheers mate i will get some pictures done asap
Re: broken cab roof
Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 1:18 pm
by DaveD
Re: broken cab roof
Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 1:27 pm
by paulh
not sure which part it is , but hopefully there will be a few pictures posted soon
Re: broken cab roof
Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 1:33 pm
by cliffybabe
Re: broken cab roof
Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 1:35 pm
by cliffybabe
i think ur gonna need a new frame
or that bit of frame replaced
Re: broken cab roof
Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 1:41 pm
by Z3I
Looks a nightmare, wonder what caused it in the first place. Buy a hardtop for now, and wait until a complete hood and frame turns up on here or ebay..
Re: broken cab roof
Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 1:45 pm
by DaveD
new frame,,,,,,,,,,,,,sorry...they don't sell the bits ..but try jason in walsall first ..he knows everything there is to know and might be able to help
Re: broken cab roof
Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 2:21 pm
by paulh
how can i gat in touch with Jason from walsall
Re: broken cab roof
Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 3:31 pm
by paulh
is there any way that the roof can be operated manualy . Is there a manual conversion available for the roof.
Re: broken cab roof
Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 3:31 pm
by DaveD
07871 662902 jason
07968 852395 bill
e30 bmw centre
